John Roberts shatters expectations for the Supreme … (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts has shattered societal and political expectations of the conservative Supreme Court and thrust it — and his stewardship — to the center of the national scene. In a series of striking moves on immigration, LGBTQ rights and abortion, Roberts has established himself as one of the most influential figures in […]
More young people across the South are testing positive … (CNN) — Officials in states across the South are warning that more young people are testing positive for coronavirus. The shifts in demographics have been recorded in parts of Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and other states — many of which were some of the first to reopen. And while some officials have pointed to more […]
Lawsuit filed against the state of Tennessee over … A joint lawsuit was filed between ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and the Center for Reproductive Rights against the State of Tennessee after lawmakers passed legislation overnight that effectively bans abortion in the state of Tennessee.
Former official tied to international adoption fraud … Petersen pleaded guilty to three counts of fraudulent schemes and one count of forgery, all felonies in Arizona. He operated the international adoption scheme in Arizona, Arkansas and Utah, according to the the latter’s office of the Attorney General.
Virginia Confederate Confederate statues beheaded … EDITOR’s NOTE: Black Lives Matter 757 organized a protest at the Confederate monument starting at 7:57 p.m. Wednesday. During the demonstration, protesters broke off pieces of the monument, threw paint and set it on fire. It came to an end after one of the soldier statues toppled over and injured a male at the protest. […]
COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, … CHICAGO — Violent protests in the city may be putting people in danger in ways they don’t realize. COVID-19 testing sites are closed, limiting diagnoses of the deadly disease. And as protestors marched side by side, they risked spreading and contracting the virus that can now infect thousands of households. Marchers, some not wearing masks, […]
COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, … CHICAGO (WGN) — The nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death may be putting people in danger in ways they don’t realize. As protesters march side by side, they risked spreading and contracting the virus that can now infect thousands of households. COVID-19 testing sites may also not be accessible, limiting diagnoses of […]
COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, … CHICAGO (WGN) — The nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death may be putting people in danger in ways they don’t realize. As protesters march side by side, they risked spreading and contracting the virus that can now infect thousands of households. COVID-19 testing sites may also not be accessible, limiting diagnoses of […]
Warmer weather means it’s time to be tick aware As warm weather sends people outdoors, some are encountering tenacious pests with no respect for social distance.
The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the … In April of 2019, the NCMEC received roughly 1 million reports. Last month, it saw more than 4.1 million come in via its CyberTipline, according to data
Can hand sanitizer combust from heat? Fact-checkers … OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (WFLA) – A Wisconsin fire department is warning people about the dangers of leaving hand sanitizer in their vehicles on a hot day. In a Facebook post showing a burned car door, the Western Lakes Fire District explained the dangers associated with hand sanitizer. “By its nature, most hand sanitizer is alcohol-based and therefore flammable. Keeping […]
